VOICE OF THE PEOPLE (letter).

Crowd pleasers

May 12, 2004|By Paul Duffy.

Chicago — It seems as if every letter in the Tribune from Cubs fans defending their tastes in Chicago baseball teams focuses on the fact that the Cubs have drawn better crowds in recent years than the White Sox.

What has attendance got to do with baseball? While one surely can't expect Cubs fans to speak knowledgeably about the sport, can't they come up with anything more interesting than carrying on about how big the crowds are?

The North Siders should try hanging out in Northwestern or Union Stations at rush hour. It's cheaper than going to a Cubs game, the crowds are just as dense and the concessions are better.